ThomDawson
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I’m a frame builder based in Nottinghamshire, UK.

https://www.properpushirons.com/

I grew up riding bikes in the 90s with roots in trials and the gravity side of the sport.
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ThomDawson Added a comment about bike check Custom marino

10/1/2019 3:49am
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I dunno how the heck you’re gonna ride that monster at a skatepark but it’s a nice ride. Glad to see more Marino’s and real custom machines popping up. Rad
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ThomDawson Added a reply to Three-Quarter Lids: Gimmick or Cool?

9/29/2019 12:11am
I think they’re a great idea. I wear a ff almost exclusively and on the rare occasions I do go out on a trail ride putting my half lid on feels like putting a wet flannel on my head.
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kragu Liked a comment about Press Release Transition Patrol Goes Coil

9/26/2019 11:40am
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That's a foolish way to think about it. There's a lot of grey area when it comes to whether something is a manu defect or consumer error. Companies with lifetime warranties are saying they can cover that grey area indefinitely. That costs money, because every single manufacturer has problems at some point. Companies with a limited span on their warranty don't necessarily make an inferior product, they simply don't have pockets deep enough to do that given the volume they sell. Again, take Santa Cruz and their Reserve wheels, where they literally just ship you a whole new wheel, hub...
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onenerdykid* Liked a comment about Feature Discover the All-New Shimano SLX and XT 12-Speed Drivetrains, Brakes and More

9/20/2019 7:24am
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The new XTR hubs aren't dead silent though- that technology never got released. I've heard they are quieter than most, but the "Scylence" technology does not exist in real life.
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rtclark Liked a comment about Feature Discover the All-New Shimano SLX and XT 12-Speed Drivetrains, Brakes and More

9/19/2019 8:33am
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you must not have heard of Onyx, Chris King, I9 or DT Swiss
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Rocco_Cavallaro Liked a comment about Feature Only Nine Speeds. Is Simpler Better? BOX Launches Prime 9 Drivetrain

9/3/2019 4:18am
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I think it’s funny that people think they need more than seven or eight gears . If it’s the same ratio of gears why do we need more? We are more than seven gears right now because no one who rides a bike understands we’re better with seven. It works better, you have the same ratio and you saved a whole bunch of parts . You save money you saved weight you shaved shifting problems. Thank you for nine now bring us seven !!!
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ThomDawson Added a comment about feature Only Nine Speeds. Is Simpler Better? BOX Launches Prime 9 Drivetrain

9/3/2019 12:58am
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This is a good idea that will appeal to many riders, it certainly does to me.. I’m currently riding a home made 6 speed 11-42 cassette and very happy with it. As others have said I’d tend to double or triple shift on previous 10 and 11 speed cassettes so I thought I’d just pair it down and so far so good. I mainly ride backwoods gravity stuff in the UK but have done a few long rides with it. Back in the day we all started pulling off the front cogs which lead to the production options we now...
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Aye Liked a comment about Feature Only Nine Speeds. Is Simpler Better? BOX Launches Prime 9 Drivetrain

9/3/2019 12:43am
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I had been thinking about changing to a 1x10 from my current 1x11, just because of always having to change two or more cogs at a time. This has convinced me 1x10 is the way to go.
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bikeboardorblade Liked a comment about Press Release The All-New 2020 Rocky Mountain Slayer Unveiled

8/26/2019 11:42am
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I feel like not having an all Marzocchi option was a missed opportunity.
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BHowell Liked a comment about video Kirt Voreis Owns Whistler Mountain Bike Park

8/13/2019 9:16am
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You didn't hear? They straight up gave him the park.
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jeff.brines Liked a comment about Feature Shimano's Latest XTR Group Delivers Class-Leading Performance

8/12/2019 3:12pm
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Lol. For the second time, did I say it sucked? I just said I'm *not sure it deserved the 5 star rating*. Simple. I never said Shimano shouldn't make 12 speed. I never asked for 14 gears. I never suggested a pizza worthy 60 tooth was the answer to a problem I never identified. I just said "how is a product that achieves the same thing as a product 1/2 the price worthy of such high marks"? I'm still not sure, others seem to really think the product works better under load. I must need to hit the gym or...
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sspomer Liked a comment about video Pit Puzzle - Greg's V10 with New/Longer Rear End

7/6/2019 12:35am
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Kiran MacKinnon (works for SC) using the same idea: shorter reach, backwards buzzworks and longer stays. He and I talked about it at Tamarack and he thinks it's all relation of body weight/position to BB. he also thinks longer reach is yanking riders too far forward these days. when the front end drops, their arms get straightened more than they should. it's all really interesting. kiran's bike from tamarack - https://www.vitalmtb.com/photos/features/PIT-BITS-Tamarack-Pro-GRT-NW-C…
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ThomDawson Added a comment about photo original_EWSCanazei19_BO4I1424.JPG

7/1/2019 12:25pm
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Completely understand where you’re coming from Mr Brines. Pretty much flat isn’t flat but theres no need for me to get semantic, my point is that the LC hasn’t worked since its insheeption in 2012 (actually 2011 come to think of it?) and they’ve done nothing to change it despite me emailing every other day to tell them how much it doesn’t work. If all they’ve done this time around is made the flippin thing longer I shall be quite disappointed to see a bike that was once innovative and forward thinking reduced to the “MOAR REACH” sales tactic. Better...
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ThomDawson Added a comment about photo original_EWSCanazei19_BO4I1424.JPG

6/30/2019 10:09am
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I bet that’s the one. 450mm reach on the medium makes sense. Now I’m more interested to see if they’ve finally addressed the leverage curve. Nobody does that old school regressive-progressive stuff anymore. It’s 2019 NP and that shizzle didn’t work in 2012 come oooooon with the leverage curve already. Jeez
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